Director, Visual Design

Marlee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic talent management firm in Greater London is looking for a Director of Visual Design to lead a team and execute strategic design projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, including leadership, and excel in crafting innovative visual designs. This role emphasizes collaboration and mentorship. A competitive compensation package and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Experienced in crafting visuals for diverse brand projects.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the Visual Design team ensuring designs align with business goals.
• Collaborate across teams to translate strategies into creative concepts.
• Mentor your team, setting objectives and conducting performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Product Thinking

Time Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Fast-track your career with the Marlee Talent Pool. We're not just matching you with your ideal roles but unlocking your long-term career potential. Marlee goes above and beyond by identifying key strengths for your CV, helping you discover a career direction you might not have considered where you can truly thrive, and guiding you to develop those essential soft human skills that close gaps in your resume. Marlee's innovative approach then places you in teams where you'll flourish. Using cutting-edge motivational science, we connect you with roles in teams and within organizations that make your heart sing and help our partners build their dream teams.

About the role

Our partner is seeking a Director of Visual Design who embodies ownership, craftsmanship, and product thinking to collaborate with various departments to ensure the successful execution of multidisciplinary projects. In this role, you'll work on strategic, high-impact projects focusing on creating innovative designs that tell our partner's story and educate customers.

What You’ll Do:

• Orchestrate the Visual Design team, ensuring designs harmonize with business goals and company branding
• Embrace a product thinking mindset, approaching design challenges with deep product knowledge
• Collaborate across teams to translate strategies into scalable creative concepts
• Create visually stunning campaign identities with meticulous attention to detail
• Foster a collaborative design process, nurturing a culture of ownership within your team
• Mentor your team, setting objectives and conducting performance reviews
• Stay attuned to creative trends, inspiring innovation within your team

Who You Are:

• 8+ years of industry experience, including at least 4+ years in a leadership role
• A seasoned leader with a track record of guiding design teams to success
• A systematic thinker who approaches challenges with structure and vision
• Experienced in crafting multifaceted visuals for diverse brand projects
• Self‑motivated and adaptable, with excellent time management skills
• A master communicator, fluent in both verbal and visual languages